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7.4
New Music Critique: Ace J
Film/TV folks who are looking for a mysteriously seductive hip-hop track whose lyrics idolize a sexy female, might want to take a listen to “Fuego” ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: Leather Tramp
With their acoustic whirlwind of violin, mandolin, guitars, brass and assorted percussion, this hi-touch, 10-member outfit’s vibrancy are palpable and infectious, especially when they sing ... -
8
New Music Critique: The Khourys
Giulia & Jahnna Khoury have put together an impressively slick project, one that begs to be experienced live. The songs are fun, sexy vehicles (reminiscent ... -
8
New Music Critique: Kevin Fisher
Husky-voiced hophead Kevin Fisher shows an uncommon obsession with suds on three clever and crafty songs. “Beer” is a spirited tune whose chorus (“Beer, that’s ... -
8
New Music Critique: Antiwave
Self-produced Antiwave demonstrates an ability to offer more than one dimension in her work. On the song “Holiday Heart” it’s immediately clear that she’s got ... -
8
New Music Critique: Mayten
Seattle-based Mayten loves retro-vintage computer sounds and he weaves them frequently into the fabric (or techno tapestry, as it were) of his compositions. With musical ... -
7.8
New Music Critique: Radio Stranger
Radio Stranger (Woody Moran & Kelly Brightwell) will appeal to grown-ups, especially those who like to kick back (at a winery perhaps) with meaningful music ... -
6
New Music Critique: Lucid
On these sunny, dreamy, stripped-down tunes (“Front Door,” “While Ago” and “Glad I Met You”), Lucid makes it clear that he needs to put in ... -
7.2
New Music Critique: Funkzilla
U.K. quintet Funkzilla delivers what is essentially a Brit-flavored jam-band experience that shows promise. The lengthy (6 min.) “On A Dream Boat” melds jazzy scat-style ... -
7
New Music Critique: Nicc Angeles
Nicc Angeles knows the value of a hook, and he features one prominently in each of his recordings. “Over This” is probably his best, overall. ...
